Italian Word · Intermediate
apposta
on purpose / intentionally
Pronunciation: ap-POS-ta
Meaning
Done with a specific intention or aim; not by accident.
Example
L'ho fatto apposta per farti ridere.
I did it on purpose to make you laugh.
Practice tips
- Practice apposta out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for intermediate-level learners.